MS Dhoni named ODI team of the year captain

India skipper across all 3 formats, MS Dhoni has been chosen as the captain of the ICC ODI Team of the Year for the fifth year running. The ODI Team of the Year for 2011-12 was announced at the eve of the annual awards ceremony.

The team also features Dhoni's team-mates Virat Kohli, who enjoyed a brilliant run of form last year and opener Gautam Gambhir, who was instrumental in India winning the ODI World Cup. England Test and ODI skipper Alastair Cook, former Sri Lanka captain Kumar Sangakkara and Australian skipper Michael Clarke also were included in the side while Steven Finn, Lasith Malinga, Saeed Ajmal and Morne Morkel made up the bowling attack.

Shahid Afridi took up the all-rounder's spot after his outstanding show in helping Pakistan reach the semi's during the World Cup. Australian all-rounder Shane Watson was named as the 12th man for the squad.